AN elderly man was taken to hospital last night after suffering serious burns in a house fire in Holbrooks.

Firefighters were called to the house in Holbrook Lane, Holbrooks at around 3.50pm yesterday and rescued the man.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene for significant burns and smoke inhalation.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Ambulance crews administered oxygen therapy to the man and dressed his burns before conveying him to University Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”

Police closed the road from the junction with Burnaby Road and Holbrook Lane to allow access for emergency vehicles.

Traffic was diverted back towards Foleshill Road. The road was reopened about 4.20pm.